Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His brown hair is cut short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Ar-Kaius hails from a village terrorized by brigands. His first spouse was a Priest, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Her hair is short and black. She is baby faced.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and expand her business

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Religious, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jet (140 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a brown top hat and brown clothes. She has styled her auburn hair well, parting it to the right. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Liftrasa will drive conversation. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1900 pp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His beige fur is still thick. His copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Three fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp).

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'7" when asserting himself. He has styled his bronze crest well, parting it to the left. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Mehen took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greatsword and armor he uses now. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her crest is red and very short. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to protect her home

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is an epitome of beauty. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his top white hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Borun will drive conversation. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barrister hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Extrovert, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp).